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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,730.72, 194,223.96 and 80,316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,730.72, 194,223.96 and 80,316.24 is: 110,845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,730.72 : 194,223.96 = 80,316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,730.72/194,223.96 = 80,316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,730.72x = 194,223.96 × 80,316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,730.72x = 15,599,338,185.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,599,338,185.11/140,730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,845.30

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